210 Yale Ave, Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Named “All The Waves,” this one-of-a-kind coastal retreat was thoughtfully designed by its owner and custom built in 1989 by J.W. Hand Builders as a tribute to its surroundings in Cape May Point and featured in NJ Monthly Magazine. From the moment you arrive, the architectural intent is unmistakable. The peak of the roofline nods to the nearby Lighthouse just two blocks away. Wave-inspired railings ripple across the decks. Two sculptural columns stand like abstract beacons. The rear trellised decks arc overhead like a cresting wave suspended against the sky. This is not a house that simply sits near the ocean — it was designed in conversation with it. Clad in timeless cedar clapboard and elevated on pilings, the home offers a covered carport and generous enclosed storage below, including a cedar closet, outdoor shower, utility sink for gardening or cleaning the day’s catch from the jetty, and a spiral staircase leading to the main living level. The first floor hosts two guest bedrooms and a full bath, along with a spacious primary suite featuring a tiled four-piece bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. The primary bedroom opens to two private covered decks — quiet spaces for morning coffee or an evening breeze. Upstairs, the home unfolds into a dramatic reverse-living design. The formal dining room and galley kitchen are illuminated by skylights, with storage tucked neatly into knee walls. A powder room adds convenience. The living room soars with cathedral ceilings and clerestory windows, anchored by a natural gas fireplace and framed by walls of glass that fill the space with light. Two additional decks — one featuring a SunSetter awning — extend the living space outdoors beneath wave-like trellises. A third staircase leads to an open loft overlooking the living room below — ideal as an office, artist’s studio, reading retreat, additional lounge, or flexible sleeping space. Serviced by city water and sewer, natural gas forced-air heat, and central air conditioning, the home offers comfort year-round. Located just two blocks to the beach and two blocks to the Cape May Point Lighthouse and State Park, “All The Waves” presents a rare opportunity to own a home built with creativity and care in one of the Jersey Shore’s most treasured settings, and is awaiting its next owner who values character, craftsmanship, and architectural storytelling. Call today for additional information or to schedule a private tour!